Match of Dulux™ Shoalwater *

Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and cleaned. Lower-sheen finishes usually hide surface flaws better and reduce reflectivity, while higher-sheen finishes are easier to wipe down and can make the same Shoalwater match look more reflective after it is applied.

The color reference alone does not define the finish, so pick the sheen that fits the part. For trim pieces, vents, grilles, hardware, or other small parts, MyPerfectColor custom-matched paint in the right sheen is usually the safer ordering choice.

Before you order, confirm the Dulux Shoalwater reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. A custom-made color order is mixed to your chosen reference, so it should be selected carefully.

MyPerfectColor paint matched to Shoalwater is made to your specifications, and custom color matches are not returnable or refundable. Double-check the target color and format before checkout so you do not order the wrong product.

Plastic can be painted, but plastics vary a lot, so test on the actual part before coating the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion, especially on harder or lower-energy surfaces.

If you are painting pipe, vents, covers, grilles, or other removable parts, confirm the substrate first and prep it properly so the Shoalwater match has a better chance of staying attached.

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry you order, not to the Shoalwater color name alone. Check the Safety Data Sheets page for the product type you plan to buy, then match the SDS to that coating.

If you are comparing spray paint, brush-in-cap bottles, or another format matched to Shoalwater, make sure you review the correct SDS for the exact product.

Once MyPerfectColor Shoalwater is applied, lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces can all change how the color reads on the finished item. A match that looks right in one location can look lighter, cooler, or more reflective in another environment, especially on parts with curves, edges, or mixed materials.

If the item will sit beside an existing painted surface, confirm the target under the actual viewing conditions before you commit to the full project.

MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux Shoalwater in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.

Learn more about our color matching service.

MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Dulux Shoalwater which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.

MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Dulux Shoalwater, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.